The chefs who put together the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. From left to right are Michael Chiarello, of Coqueta, Andrew Cain of Sante, Emily Luchetti of The Cavalier, Jared Rogers of Picco, Jennifer Puccio of The Cavalier, Nico Delaroque of Nico, Tyler Florence of Wayfare Tavern, and Shotaro Kamio of Iyasare. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Chefs join in to prepare the appetizers during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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The Ahi Tuna Tartar in English Cucumber appetizer being prepared during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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The Ahi Tuna Tartar in English Cucumber appetizer being prepared...

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Chef Andrew Cain of Sante prepares appetizers during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

A server walks to the reception with appetizers from the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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The sea salt backed petite potatoes with cervel de canut appetizers served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

The beets cured ocean trout "nigiri" appetizer served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Allison Negron, left, and Tasha Hamilton, right, check the wine being served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Cibonne Tentations 2013 Cotes de Provence served during the reception for Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Ao-Nori seaweed gnocci , heairloom tomato confit, shiso basil pesto appetizer served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

The Buckwheat blinis with Petrossian Royal Transmontanus Caviar and whipped Creme Fraiche appetizer served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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The Buckwheat blinis with Petrossian Royal Transmontanus Caviar and...

Scott and Kristin White of San Ramon, wait for the begininng courses to be served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Scott and Kristin White of San Ramon, wait for the begininng...

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The Jasmine Tea braised eel, endive, roasted beets puree and egg dust appetizer served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Ocean Umami, Japanese sea urchin, Hokkido Hotate, Salmon cavier, Nori Ponzu appetizer on serving spoon served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

L-R, Nicole Jacobi, Shalva Dzotsenidze, Jill Kanofsky, and Jeremy Carlson enjoy the recepetion during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Cornets filled with eggplant, red onion and lemon cavier appetizer served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Brenda Colon, right, and Deanna Graham, left, enjoy drinks during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Dungeness crab curry and green onion profiteroles appetizers served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chefs Nico Delaroque, left, and Shotaro Kamiyo, right, prepare appetizers in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Monkfish liver tourchon, turnip pickle, crispy rice and ponzu glee appetizer served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Andrew Cain of Sante, goes over the appetizer course he prepared with wait staff during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

The Ao-Nori seaweed gnocci with heirloom tomoto confit, shiso basil pesto appetizer served during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Gwyneth Borden of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association, addresses the guest gathered during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Tasha Hamilton holds a serving plan during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

A table setting for the fourth course by Chef Tyler Florence, is on display for servers during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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A table setting for the fourth course by Chef Tyler Florence, is on...

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Brenda Colon, left, and Deanna Graham, right, chat before the courses are brought to their table during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

A server walks by the prep line with silverware for table settings in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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A server walks by the prep line with silverware for table settings...

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A chef lays out plates for a course during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Chefs Michael Chiarello, left, and Tyler Florence chat in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

The Tomato Melon Gazpacho, Avocado and Maine Lobster Salad by Chef Jared Rogers of Picco prepared in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Silverware sets are pre-set for quick placement between courses during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Nico Delaroque works on his English Peas, Quinoa , Fromage Blanc and White Peach dish during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Nico Delaroque's English Peas, Quinoa , Fromage Blanc and White Peach dish during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Michael Chiarello goes over preparation of his dish in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chefs congregate in the kitchen between courses during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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A server looks out over tables to see if guests are in need of anything during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Wait staff take care of dining guests during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Wait staff take care of dining guests during the Top 100 Newcomers...

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Guests chat between the courses during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Guests chat between the courses during the Top 100 Newcomers...

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Wait staff take care of dining guests during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Wait staff take care of dining guests during the Top 100 Newcomers...

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Chef Michael Chiarello, center, gives some instructions as they prepare his course during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Michael Chiarella's Sunny Side Up Huevo with Shrimp, Crispy Potato and Chorizo Dressing being prepared in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

A server pours wine for guests during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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The Foie de Veau in beef bone in Tyler Florence's course is prepared for serving during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Tyler Florence, right, begins to place items for his course to be prepared on the line in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Chef Tyler Florence, right, begins to place items for his course to...

Chef Tyler Florence, right, begins to place items for his course to be prepared on the line in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Chef Tyler Florence, right, begins to place items for his course to...

Chef Tyler Florence, left, puts a drop of tomato and grape seed oil on the hand of Chef Shotaro Kamio so he can taste it in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Tyler Florence, left, begins to place items for his course to be prepared on the line in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Tyler Florence's California Grass Fed Veal, Silver Queen Gnudi, Foie de Veau, Sugar Snap Peas, with Tomato and Basil being prepared on the line in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

A server takes wine glasses out to the dining room during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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A server brings a course to dining guests during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Chef Michael Chiarello, center, took a break from the kitchen to sit with dinner guests during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Jennifer Puccio watches over the food prep in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef at The Cavalier, Jennifer Puccio, center, speaks with Chef Colin Dewey, left, as Pastry Chef Emily Luchetti listens during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef at The Cavalier, Jennifer Puccio, center speaks with Chef Colin Dewey, left, as Pastry Chef Emily Luchetti listens during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Pastry Chef Emily Luchetti makes sure everything is okay with dessert dishes during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Dessert consisted of a Summer Trifle, Market Peaches, Blueberries and Prosecco Sabayon by Chefs Jennifer Puccio and Emily Luchetti to conclude the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Michael Chiarello laughs as he photographs the desert in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Michael Chiarello, left, lifts up Pastry Chef Emily Luchetti as he hugs her in the kitchen during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

The Cavalier owner Anna Weinberg speaks to guests during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Anna Weinberg, center, introduces the chefs who put together the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. From left to right are Andrew Cain of Sante, Nico Delaroque of Nico, Tyler Florence of Wayfare Tavern, Jennifer Puccio and Emily Luchetti of The Cavalier, Michael Chiarello of Coqueta, and Shotaro Kamio of Iyasare. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Anna Rose Heymann, Maitre'd of Special Events for The Cavalier, videos the auction during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chefs Tyler Florence, left, and Michael Chiarello hold an auction for several items including wine during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Chef Michael Chiarello walks through the dining room with some bottles of wine to be auctioned during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Pastry Chef Emily Luchetti of The Cavalier, center, speaks with Amanda Clarke, left, who had a winning bid on an auctino item during the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

Jennifer Lujan and Roby Bakter pose for a photo after the Top 100 Newcomers fundraising dinner for the San Francisco/Marin Food Bank at The Cavalier in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, July 27, 2014. The Chronicle helped organize the dinner as part of the Eat Drink SF festival.

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Jennifer Lujan and Roby Bakter pose for a photo after the Top 100...

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